Friday 22 January

UNVEILING THE DIY RIPARIAN MODEL KIT – PART I

THE RIPARIAN PROJECT

10.30am – 12.30pm

The Riparian Project team unveils Jen Rae’s environmental art sculpture in the Yea Wetlands. This curious toy-like sculpture is the first component of the larger ‘Do-It-Yourself Riparian Model Kit’ – a public artwork that aims to foster discussions on stock grazing along waterways. Unveiling of Jen Rae’s environmental sculpture by Anthony Carbines MP, State Member for Ivanhoe Parliamentary Secretary for the Environment.

GALA OPENING NIGHT

YEA ARTS INC.

6pm – 10.30pm

***** OPENING NIGHT IS GOING AHEAD … SEE EVERYONE THERE***

Taste of the Carnivale Fun for all ages!
Bring the family and join in all the fun as our vibrant community celebrate and launch the 2016 Carnivale with a bang! Enjoy a relaxed evening of Yea’s finest foods, entertainment, and musical talents. Truly, an event not to be missed!! Entertainment by Redgaters Swing Band, so bring your dancing shoes.

LANDPRINT STUDIO EXHIBITION

10am – 8pm

DARREN GILBERT OPEN STUDIO

MONKEY TAIL DESIGN

10am – 4.30pm

Meet the maker, Darren Gilbert at his sustainable home / studio in the hills of Highlands. On display will be a range artworks and sculptures in the environment where the influence, idea and creation comes from.

CONGREGATION OF LOST SOCKS (OPENING NIGHT)

LEONE GABRIELLE

6pm – 8.30pm

Come help make SOCK BUNTING activity for all ages. Sew CLEAN ODD SOCKS onto a very long rope you can secrete (on paper ) a wish or a curse or both lock with a knot. Bring your odd socks for the kids to join in the CONGREGATION OF LOST SOCKS to secrete a wish or a curse in, to create a lost sock bunting to decorate the Carnivale.

LINKED BY LANDSCAPES by Margaret McLoughlin

SEDONA ESTATE

11am – 4pm

Margaret McLoughlin’s distinctive style and colour interpretation take the viewer on a surreal journey around the Yarra Valley landscape; her works are recognizable as expressions of her passion for vibrant colour, pattern, texture and strong form.

LIVING WITH NATURE

8.30am – 8.30pm

We will surprise you with the pleasant display of beautiful local garden plants and sculptures.

10 High street, YeaContact: Tony ZhaoP: +61 425 388 686

YEA COMMUNITY BANK HAY BALE TRAIL

YEA ARTS INC

8am – 7.30pm

Follow the Hay Bale Trail and you will be fascinated with just what the locals can do with bales of hay as they compete for a share of $1000 in prize money for their nominated community group! For the complete Hay Bale Art Trail, collect the latest Hay Bale map from the Y Water Discovery Centre in January.

CELEBRATING THE AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE

COUNTRY WOMAN

9am – 5pm

‘Country Woman’ celebrates the Australian Landscape as captured on canvas through the talents of local artists. What better way to spend the Australia Day weekend than a viewing of this fine exhibition of paintings, some fine food, icecream and coffee at ‘Country Woman’